Thomas Ruff: Transforming Photography
- Thomas Ruff fundamentally redefines what photography can be in the digital age. His work moves beyond the idea of the photograph as a record of reality, treating images as data, material, and cultural constructs.
This book perfectly represents a critical and conceptual approach to seeing, making it essential for any contemporary photography selection.
What you’ll find inside
The publication offers a comprehensive overview of Ruff’s key series, spanning several decades of his practice. It explores themes such as image appropriation, digital manipulation, surveillance, and the circulation of images online. From early portrait works to digitally altered internet images and abstract visual experiments, the book reveals how photography has shifted from an indexical medium to a flexible, transformative system of images.
Perfect for
– Readers interested in conceptual and post-digital photography
– Those exploring the relationship between photography, technology, and visual culture
– Artists, students, and researchers working with image theory and media studies
– Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how photography operates in contemporary society